Hawaii now suffering from EARTHQUAKES following volcano eruptions: Current travel advice

Hawaii has seen thousands of people evacuated this week following the eruption of Kilauea volcano yesterday, spewing lava and ash across the islands.

The Civil Defense Agency warned locals on the island to evacuate immediately due the risks to human life and structures.

Lava has been flowing along the road following the eruption with volcanologist Dr Janine Krippner telling Sky News “that fissures have opened up right inside areas where people are living”.

The island has now been hit with earthquakes just one day after the eruption, with some measuring 6.9 magnitude.

What is the current travel advice for the island? Recent warnings and updates explained.

The current travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office warns of the threats in the area.

The current travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office warns of the threats of the Hawaii volcano in the area, and has yet to update the warning for the earthquake.

The website states: “There has been volcanic eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island and some local residents have been evacuated.

“British nationals in the area should monitor local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders.

“For further updates see the State of Hawaii’s website.

“To learn more about what to do before, during and after a volcano, visit the Federal Emergency Management website.”

The earthquake is the biggest since 1975 to have hit Hawaii, and hit near Leilani Estates with reports saying it was felt over 200 miles away on the island of Oahu.

Whilst the volcano has been in constant eruption for 35 years, the recent eruption is the largest in a long time.

Activity is expected to continue whilst the earthquakes and lava explosions continue.

Maija Stenback, an eyewitness, told BBC: “You could hear and feel the eruption a good half a mile away, and the closer you got, the more you could feel it.”

The area is currently experiencing toxic gas of sulphur dioxide as well which is currently “too hazardous at this time to go back into the sub-divisions without heavy, protective equipment,” according to Janet Snyder, Hawaii Mayor spokesperson.

Hawaii volcano eruption: The islands have since been hit by earthquakes

No deaths or injuries have currently been reported but a number of buildings have been damaged.

Hawaii is a popular area with British holidaymakers for the clear seas and white sandy beaches.

However there are three active volcanoes found on the islands, and each island formed on top of a volcano.